Angola Decriminalises Homosexuality and Bans LGBTI Discrimination
In a historic victory for LGBTI and human rights in Africa, Angola has officially repealed colonial-era legislation that banned same-sex sexuality.
Angola which is now...
Supreme Court Rules Transgender People Must Get Sterilised to Legally Change Gender in Japan
In a move that has shocked LGBTI rights groups around the world, the Supreme Court of Japan has upheld a 2003 law which prohibits...
NZ Herald Columnist Compares ‘Blackface’ Couple to Trans Women
New Zealand Herald columnist Rachel Stewart has likened a white couple claiming to be black to transgender women.
Rachel Stewart tweeted about the controversial...
Toronto Pride Votes Against Police Participation in Parade
Members of Pride Toronto have successfully voted against allowing police to participate in the annual Pride Parade with a slim 163 to 161 majority.
The vote...
Trump’s Transgender Military Ban Gets Tick of Support From US Supreme Court
In what’s being described as a backward move, the United States Supreme Court has given support for President Donald Trump’s controversial transgender military ban after...
Chile Instructs NZ To Improve Intersex Human Rights
United Nations member states have recommended New Zealand improve the human rights of Intersex people.
For the first time ever, UN member states have...
2 Dead and Dozens Arrested After Renewed LGBTI Crackdown in Chechnya
At least two have been killed and dozens more arrested in what LGBTI activists in Chechnya have confirmed to be a renewed anti-LGBT crackdown...
Gay Conversion App Still Available on Google Play Despite Request For Removal
Tech-giant Google is facing criticism for having an app that promotes the notion of gay conversion therapy available for download in its Google Play...
